Southport
Central Gold Coast · QLD 4215
The Gold Coast's CBD — the Health and Knowledge Precinct, a planned 2032 arena and the Spit renewal.
AusProp Score
3 active projects tracked
6,331 listings within 15km
Major project confirmed
Based on 3 of 5 possible signals — infrastructure, jobs and planning data are always real and sourced. Rental yield and capital growth aren't counted yet for this suburb: its current market figures are illustrative estimates, not an independently sourced snapshot. Guide only, not financial advice.
- Commercial — Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina)
- Commercial — The Spit Master Plan Implementation
- Health — Gold Coast University Hospital Sub-Acute Expansion
Signal summary
Southport has 3 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina) (under construction). Investment spans commercial, other. The median house price is around $1.14m, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 3.49%.
Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.
Southport's timeline
Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:
- Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina)
- The Spit Master Plan Implementation
- DD Resort Living $1.5B over-55s luxury community approved
- 5,420m² state land released for 300+ home development
- Multiple Dwelling Development — 10 Units at 22 Minnie Street
- Azure expands Gold Coast with 100-apartment Lumina project
- 28-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Southport
- Quest Southport
What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail
Southport sits on this corridor. Two independent university studies tracked property values near light rail stations from 1996 to 2016. Here's what actually happened — not a projection, a record.
This is historical research on the Gold Coast's existing light rail (Stages 1–2) — not a guarantee any future project repeats it. We show it because it's the most rigorously documented Gold Coast precedent for how transit signals have actually played out here, and it's why AusProp surfaces planning and funding signals rather than waiting for ribbon-cuttings.
Infrastructure timeline
3 active · 1 completedCommercial intelligence
1 signal- Gym / FitnessRecently Opened
Quest Southport
Quest Southport, a 90-unit new-build aparthotel at 29-31 Lather Street, has officially opened. The property features studios to three-bedroom apartments, each with kitchenettes or full kitchens, plus rooftop pool, fitness centre, and on-site parking. This marks meaningful hospitality infrastructure addition to Southport CBD and demonstrates investor confidence in the precinct's transformation. The property is the second Quest developed by Vecchio Group and signals growing serviced apartment demand in Southport as the city establishes itself as the Gold Coast's CBD.
Planning & zoning
14 decisions12 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.
- Major projectPriority Dev AreaIn Effect· 2013-10-04
Southport Priority Development Area
Southport CBD, 198.3ha
Declared under the Economic Development Act 2012, the Southport PDA covers 198.3ha including the former Gold Coast Hospital site, the Aquatic Centre and Broadwater Parklands. Economic Development Queensland — not the Council — assesses development applications within it.
Investor note
PDA status generally streamlines approvals and has historically supported higher-density, unlimited-height outcomes in the Gold Coast CBD, though the city has flagged possible tightening in some precincts.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedApproved· 2025-11
One Park Lane — Approved 101-Storey Supertower
1 & 6 Park Lane, Southport
A twin-tower approval at 1 & 6 Park Lane comprising a 101-storey (393.5m) residential tower and a 60-storey commercial office tower — set to become Australia's tallest building, surpassing Q1 and Australia 108.
Investor note
A supertall approval of this scale signals strong developer confidence in Southport CBD's high-rise market and the PDA's capacity to approve maximalist density.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed· 2024
Major Mixed-Use Development: 146 Units in Southport
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Little Norman Street, Southport
A high-density development featuring 146 total units (73 multiple dwellings and 73 short-term accommodation units), plus commercial retail, food/drink, and health care services.
Investor note
This project represents a significant increase in residential and short-term accommodation capacity within the Southport CBD, indicating strong developer confidence in the area's transient and permanent rental demand. The inclusion of integrated health and retail services enhances the suburb's amenity profile, likely supporting long-term capital growth for nearby residential assets.
Source ↗MCU/2022/103 - Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed
DD Resort Living $1.5B over-55s luxury community approved
626-apartment over-55s lifestyle resort by David Devine at 60 Marine Parade (1.4 hectares), featuring three towers, wellness amenities, and Broadwater views. Development application lodged on former Star of the Sea school site within Southport PDA.
Investor note
Major demographic play targeting affluent over-55 market. $1.5B project creates significant aged-care and wellness real estate opportunity. Establishes new brand DD Resort Living with premium positioning in tightly held sector.
- Major projectPriority Dev AreaIn Effect
5,420m² state land released for 300+ home development
Queensland government released a 5,420m² site on Scarborough Street within the Southport PDA for high-density or mixed-use development. The release supports housing supply with fast-tracked approvals through PDA framework.
Investor note
Large-scale state land release targeting up to 300 homes signals government commitment to urban renewal. PDA status ensures streamlined approvals and development-ready infrastructure, reducing timelines and costs for successful proponent.
- Major DA ApprovedProposed
Multiple Dwelling Development — 10 Units at 22 Minnie Street
Spotted 6 days ago
22 Minnie Street, Southport
A Material Change of Use application for a multiple dwelling development comprising 10 residential units at 22 Minnie Street, Southport.
Investor note
This development contributes to the ongoing densification of the Southport Priority Development Area. Increasing dwelling density in this high-demand precinct supports local retail and transit infrastructure, signaling continued growth for the inner-Gold Coast market.
Source ↗MCU/2026/363 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2021
40-Unit Residential Development - 198 Queen Street, Southport
Spotted 8 weeks ago
198 Queen Street, Southport
A Material Change of Use application for a 40-unit multiple dwelling development located in the Southport CBD precinct.
Investor note
The addition of 40 units in Southport indicates sustained density growth within the Gold Coast's primary CBD. This contributes to the transformation of the precinct into a higher-density residential hub, likely supporting increased demand for local services and public infrastructure.
Source ↗MCU/2020/535 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
34-Unit Affordable/Social Housing Development in Southport
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Ridgeway Avenue, Southport
A Material Change of Use application for a 34-unit multiple dwelling complex specifically designated for affordable/social housing at 58 Ridgeway Avenue, Southport.
Investor note
The introduction of social and affordable housing stock in Southport contributes to the densification of the Gold Coast's CBD fringe. Investors should monitor this for its impact on local rental supply and the long-term demographic shift toward higher-density living in this key growth precinct.
Source ↗MCU/2022/504 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
54-Unit Residential Development — 18-20 Bauer Street
Spotted 8 weeks ago
18-20 Bauer Street, Southport
A Material Change of Use application for a 54-unit multiple dwelling development located in Southport.
Investor note
This development contributes to the high-density urban infill of Southport, signaling continued demand for apartment living near the CBD and light rail. Investors should monitor this for potential rental market shifts and upward pressure on land values in the immediate vicinity.
Source ↗MCU/2022/522 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2023
35-Unit Residential Development in Southport CBD
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Pohlman Street, Southport
A material change of use application for a multiple dwelling development comprising 35 units at 77 Pohlman Street, Southport.
Investor note
This development contributes to the ongoing densification of the Southport Priority Development Area. Increasing dwelling supply in this precinct supports local rental demand and infrastructure growth for the Gold Coast's primary CBD.
Source ↗MCU/2022/454 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2024
30-Unit Community Housing Development in Southport
Spotted 8 weeks ago
21 Minnie Street, Southport
A material change of use application for a multiple dwelling development comprising 30 community housing units at 21 Minnie Street, Southport.
Investor note
The development of 30 units adds significant density to the Southport precinct, catering to the growing demand for affordable housing in the Gold Coast CBD area. Investors should monitor this for potential shifts in local rental demand and area demographic profiles as the community housing project progresses.
Source ↗MCU/2023/39 - Major DA ApprovedProposed· 2024
Multiple Dwelling Development — 68 Units in Southport
Spotted 8 weeks ago
Eugaree Street, Southport
The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use for 68 multiple dwelling units at 44 Eugaree Street, Southport.
Investor note
This development indicates sustained high-density residential demand in the Southport CBD precinct. Adding 68 units suggests confidence in the rental and owner-occupier market near major Gold Coast infrastructure and the health precinct.
Source ↗MCU/2024/217 - Major DA ApprovedProposed
Azure expands Gold Coast with 100-apartment Lumina project
Brisbane-based Azure acquired 1.7-hectare site at 1 Clarke Street, Southport within Health & Knowledge precinct. Project delivers 100 apartments within Lumina commercial/innovation precinct. Sales launch scheduled H2 2026.
Investor note
Represents Azure's second residential Gold Coast project, signalling market confidence. Located within strategically important Health & Knowledge employment precinct. Sales launch in H2 2026 indicates near-market momentum.
- Major DA ApprovedProposed
28-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Southport
Eugaree Street, Southport
Material Change of Use application for a 28-dwelling residential development at 125 Eugaree Street, Southport. This represents a medium-density infill project in a prime Gold Coast CBD-adjacent precinct.
Investor note
Multiple dwelling developments of this scale signal sustained residential demand and precinct densification in Southport. The MCU approval pathway indicates council support for residential intensification in this location, relevant for investors tracking Gold Coast CBD fringe growth and rental yield opportunities.
Source ↗MCU/2026/245
Nearby signals
6 within ~7kmFunded · in Labrador, ~1.9km away
Announced · in Labrador, ~1.9km away
Under Construction · in Ashmore, ~3.1km away
Under Construction · in Surfers Paradise, ~4.8km away
Announced · in Ashmore, ~3.1km away
Proposed · in Ashmore, ~3.1km away
From tracked suburbs within ~7km. Nearby signals are shown for context — they don't count toward this suburb's signal count or AusProp Score.
Local services
44 amenitiesTransport6
Education10
Healthcare7
Retail & Shopping6
Childcare3
Recreation8
Community4
Jobs activity
Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-27. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.
Price history
Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected
Market snapshot
* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch. Rent / week is a real figure — source: HTAG Analytics.
For sale now
146 properties currently for sale
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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.